March/April 2009

In this Issue

	Welcome To The March/April Issue
	Radiation Oncology Expands Its Services
	Moffitt Patient/Family Testimonial
	Take the March/April Quiz
	Cancer Answers: Q&A: The Facts About Radiation Therapy
	Symptom Checker
	Moffitt Morsels: Healthy Recipes for Healthy Living
	GIVING BACK
	Events Calendar
	What's New!
	Other Information

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Welcome To The March/April Issue

Radiation therapy is one of the traditional forms of therapy to treat various types of tumors. Also called radiotherapy, this treatment uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and stop them from spreading.

This issue describes some basics of radiation therapy and types of radiation treatment, with special emphasis on the new Trilogy System™, now operational at Moffitt Cancer Center.

Sincerely, 

The Moffitt Cancer Center Team

Radiation Oncology Expands Its Services

There are several types of radiation treatments available at Moffitt, and the recent addition of the Trilogy™ System expands the range of available treatments, marking the start of a new generation of cancer care.
Click here to find out more.

Moffitt Patient/Family Testimonial

John Freeman, pancreatic cancer survivor, says at first he experienced no symptoms – just a little non-specific middle back pain. But soon after, he received the diagnosis of stage IV metastatic pancreatic cancer and was told he had from six to 18 months to live.

“I didn’t like this diagnosis, and neither I nor my family was going to buy it,” Freeman said. He turned to Moffitt for help. He calls the attitude of the Moffitt staff positive. “With this level of human engagement and real caring, there is no way that we cannot be successful.”

Read about his story by clicking here.

Take the March/April Quiz

What are the three traditional forms of cancer treatment? 

To find out the answer, click here.

Cancer Answers: Q&A: The Facts About Radiation Therapy

Q:  What is radiation therapy, and when is it used?
Q:  Should a person follow a special diet while on radiation therapy?
Q:  What symptoms should a person who has been on radiation therapy look for? 

Find out the answers from Moffitt's registered nurses at Cancer Answers. 

Symptom Checker

The March/April Symptom: Fatigue

Click here to find out what warning signs you need to look for, when to call your doctor and when you can relax.

Moffitt Morsels: Healthy Recipes for Healthy Living

Enjoy these healthy, flavorful recipes. Click on the name of each recipe for a listing of ingredients, instructions and nutritional information.

Warm Bulgur Salad with Chicken

Snow Peas with Cashews

Shortcake Biscuits with Berries

GIVING BACK

Women Tip Their (Red) Hats to Moffitt. Click here to read more.

The 2009 Magnolia Ball is coming April 25. Click here to read more about sponsorships and tickets.

“I Made A Difference Program” honors Moffitt’s special staff. Click here to find out more.

Community Fundraisers for Moffitt. You're invited! Click here to read more.

Events Calendar

Miles for Moffitt Running Clinics Are Still Open! (Saturdays until May 2)

Readiness clinics are offered to anyone who wants to participate in the Florida Bank Miles for Moffitt - the 5K/5Mile and one-mile walk/run on Saturday, May 9, 2009.

The weekly sessions, scheduled for Saturday mornings through May 2, will help prepare participants for the race and promote wellness. A $35 clinic fee covers the training session, Florida Bank Miles for Moffitt at USF race registration and T-shirt, plus a three-month YMCA family membership for the first 100 registrants who attend all sessions and complete the race. The clinics are offered at three Tampa locations: YMCA/Feet First (South Tampa), Take...The First Step (North Tampa) and Total Body Fitness by Christine (Moffitt Cancer Center). To find out more about the Saturday training clinics, click here.

Speak Out for Moffitt

Government funding levels for cancer research are being decided now. Your voice can make a difference. Please take a few minutes to let your elected representatives know how important the battle against cancer is to you and your family. To take action, click here.

More Events

See what else is going on in the weeks ahead by visiting our Calendar of Events page.
 

What's New!

Moffitt’s 2008 Annual Report – focusing on the Lung Cancer SPORE Grant, Health Disparities, Total Cancer Care™ and more – can now be viewed online.

See what’s happening at Moffitt Cancer Center by visiting our “Moffitt In The News” page to read the latest media articles about Moffitt, or by watching Headline MCC, Moffitt’s Award-Winning Video Web cast.

Other Information

Click here to search Moffitt Cancer Center's open clinical trials.

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